EVER FEEL LIKE A TOTAL NITWIT DISCOVERING AN ARTIST LATE IN THE GAME?
Discovering new artists is one of the attractions of Audiogon. That's why I go to HiFi shows, for the same reason. The whole music scene seems to have morphed into something new. Back in the 50's, 60's, an artist got a contract with a label, were promoted and became stars, or disappeared. Now there are 1000's of great bands, singers, Jazz groups out there, touring, recording in a garage, selling on line, whatever. How can anyone know about all of them, we all need a guiding hand. |
I worked in a huge record store (remember those) In the 1980’s, young guy around 15 comes up to me holding a Janis Joplin album and says “ I have all the albums you carry already. Don’t you any newer albums by her?” I said “that’s the last one she made.” I could see in his face he didn’t know she was dead. When I told him I think it broke his heart. I also once overheard some kid ask another kid who the Beatles were and his friend said “They were Paul McCarthy's backup band.” But that’s a story for another time. Oh and yeah, I missed the Whole 2000-2010 era due to kids and work, so I’m catching up on the whole era. |
BTW, Chris Whitley had a daughter, Trixie Whitley. She also plays and sings...She played in a group Black Dub. I saw them in concert, good stuff. Black Dub consists of Daryl Johnson (bass), Trixie Whitley (vocals), Brian Blade (drums), and Daniel Lanois (piano, guitar). https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=86N4lNuVz_8 |
If streaming check out Arstidir, their Nivalis album is wonderful also their Hvel album. They are an Icelandic group If into collecting nice vinyl where only 100 copies or 250 copies are pressed ( get them while you can ) go to shop.season-of mist.com I recently picked up their 4 albums. No affiliation, just great music I recommend. |
